Homemade Marshmallow Recipe (Corn Syrup Free)

How to make homemade marshmallows with no candy thermometer and 100% corn syrup free! Perfect for a campfire, a s’mores, or your next cup of hot cocoa.

RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons gelatin (2 envelopes Knox)
1 cup cold water, divided
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1 In a small bowl, combine the gelatin and half of the water. This part is pretty disgusting. The powdered gelatin gels rather quickly and you are left with this transparent, yet yellowish, substance that doesn’t move. It doesn’t even jiggle. Seriously, the smartest thing Jell-o ever did was having people skip this step. It would’ve taken a lot more than Bill Cosby to sell this stuff if they hadn’t.

2 Take a cookie sheet or cutting board and cover it with a thin layer of the powdered sugar. I might add that there is really no better way to dirty a clean kitchen than making marshmallows. Seriously! Powdered sugar and gooey marshmallow cream get everywhere. And just when you think you’ve cleaned it all up, it pops up like a week later–it’s like an STD!

3 In a medium sauce pan, combine the granulated sugar and the remaining water and cook it over a medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.

4 Add in gelatin (this stuff is gross!) and bring the mixture to a boil over a medium high heat, then removing it from the burner. Be careful, this stuff puffs up when it boils and if you don’t keep an eye on it, you’ll have a hot mess on your hands in no time–literally.

5 Add in the salt and vanilla extract.

6 Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and whisk it on low for about a minute or two. This is to cool the mixture as you should see a lot of steam exiting the mixing bowl.

7 When the amount of steam leaving the mixing bowl has subsided a bit, turn the speed up to full throttle. Do this for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture has doubled in size. You’ll know it is done because it will be very thick and creamy but not so stiff you cannot work with it.

8 Pour the mixture onto the sugar-covered flat surface and let it cool. When it has cooled it will be tacky but not fully stick to your finger. At this point, dust the surface with the remaining powdered sugar.

9 Now cut the marshmallow into whatever shapes you like. More often than not, squares are the best as they will waste the least amount of marshmallow but I used a cookie cutter this time around. I think I may also do some hearts for Valentine’s day.

Enjoy!

[userone]

I love that i didn't need Corn Syrup

[userone]

Mine are looking good, and tasting great. I hope it sets well! It looked a tad less thick than yours did when you poured it, here's to hoping!!

[daliaramy]

i made your recipe, i got a wonderful marshmallow
i ate it all, although i don't like marshmallow
but i spread it over corn starch
thank you for your very easy and perfect recipe

[eninien]

hi, fastest, easiest, greatest way to make marshmalow, Thank you

[khenzanimyers]

Thank you so much, i was looking for a corn syrup free recipe

[TheAncientOne]

I also like stir mine with a peppermint or candy cane try it you will love it

[khadijah]

could I plz have the exact measurements a long with how long I have to wait for it to settle?  and also how long we hav to mix and will a beater do it?

[margaretweber]

Love this recipe... I've made it at least a half dozen times... They melt in your mouth. Used my gingerbread man cookie cutter and made my own "peeps"... 🤭

[nimeshahansanee]

Thanks for giving the true recipe of marshmallows 💝💝💝💝

[byamba-surenmyagmar]

one of mine best friend's family whose name is Tuulka really like marshmallows' when I came in the USA I was missing them, so I became like it.   Thank you so much' when I return to my Mongolia I'll do it for them.

[LAAlaska]

Have you tried Dandies vegan marshmallow. They are absolutely delicious right out of the bag. Here are the ingredients : Tapioca syrup, non-bone char sugar, tapioca starch and/or potato starch, filtered water, carrageenan, soy protein and vanilla. Vegan, gluten free, gelatin free and kosher! Oh and GMO free. I live in Alaska and they have them at our local store. Should be easy for some one in the lower 48 to get.

[malapandit]

Oh ok! That sounds great! I've tried and failed 3 times with different recipes! So that will be great if you have a recipe :) thanks

[uniqueboutique]

would fruit pectin work instead of gelatin ?
thanks God bless you

[blzsrayssa]

how match gelatine do i need 20 g is ok?

[yllzaberisha]

what I can use in the front of gelatin

[niharikafrfr]

i like it!! it was awesome! but can you make without gelatine?

[stressogal]

For how long do you let it cooled ? The surface of my marshmallow is not that hard like yours.

[MaribelFlores-xtlp]

What if you don't have powdered sugar? Will it still work ?

[carladurland]

i love this recipe but I like to substitute molasses or date sugar for corn syrup or powdered sugar

[pristley]

Can i use agar agar or pectin as replacement for gelatin. So that it will be vegetarian